Master Scheduler

Ametek, Inc. • Southington, CT

20h

About The Position

The Master Scheduler will be responsible for daily validation of sales commitments which fall outside of system lead times. The Master Scheduler is continually maintaining a balance between customer requirements and our company’s ability to satisfy those requirements in a cost effective and profitable manner. This role role is continually assisting the management team by providing short term and long term options for increasing capacities and capabilities while maintaining profitability. Also responsible for prioritizing and expediting work orders as required and ensuring that adequate job status reporting can be obtained from system tools.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Industrial Technology or related field preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of Scheduling/Planning experience in a complex manufacturing environment
• Advanced knowledge of production control, planning, inventory control systems
• Proficient in MS Office Suite as well as MRP systems (Visual)
• Excellent communicator with proficient math skills and analytical aptitude
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, even when working within matrix management structures

Nice To Haves

• APICS CPIM certification, preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans production schedules to ensure 100% on-time delivery of products to customers.
• Maintains ERP settings to ensure that the system accurately reflects the capabilities of the facility.
• Reviews and approves all sales commitments that fall outside of system derived availability tools.
• Reviews sales order releases with respect to capacity planning and material requirements.
• Monitors the manufacturing schedule throughout each month, making changes as needed (e.g. equipment failures, delayed arrival of resources, etc.).
• Monitors inventory levels and coordinates with purchasing, planning and cycle count teams when inventory accuracy or availability issues arise.
• Utilizes daily build schedules to meet monthly production and shipment goals.
• Interfaces with multiple departments on material status and production planning issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees